training
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At Northern Impact, we realize how important it is to do more than just teach the game of volleyball. Contrary to what many clubs would have you believe, there is more to life, and our game, than just learning how to play well. We also know that players come to us primarily to become better players, so we've committed ourselves to learning the best way to achieve that goal, while balancing that with the myriad of wonderful lessons that this sport has to offer beyond the court.
what sets us apart
First of all, we know that the player who knows why usually beats the player who only knows how. Players are educated, but the science of motor-learning is complex and simply being shown, or told how to do something is rarely enough. Our coaches come from many backgrounds and have a wide variety of training that we share with each other to continue to elevate our own skills and deliver the best training available.
As a result, we've learned to teach first, then train athletes to perform at the highest level possible. We embrace the concept of "Training Ugly, so we can perform beautifully." Our approach is based upon proven concepts that develop talent, rather than hoping to have it just walk in our door.
Our teams are trained to succeed regardless of the skills they initially bring to the table. We don't rely upon a one-size-fits-all system that breaks down when individuals, or a team doesn't fit the system. Instead, we take the time to get to know our players, analyze our team talents and dynamics, then develop a plan that is fitted specifically to them. We train teams to play with confidence and enthusiasm by emphasizing and rewarding effort, instead of outcomes. Ultimately, we know this creates players who are passionate about working harder and daring to fail, rather than playing it safe, accepting their limitations, or becoming complacent.
If you are interested in individual training, our coaches will work with you to set goals and develop a realistic plan to achieve them. We embrace the use of video to break down skills, so that athletes can actually see what they need to correct and know when they have progressed. We strive to push players to a level where they are failing at least 20% of the time, because that's when they're learning the most! We don't train to look good in drills. We train to perform when it matters most... Game Time!
If you'd like to learn more about our training philosophy and how we got here, check out these great resources that we have used to develop it: